I was just sent this great slideshow from the private opening of the American Idol Experience attraction at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios.  Again, it was a great event and looking at these pictures is a lot of fun!

I just came back from the private opening of the American Idol Experience at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios and I had a blast.  I’m thoroughly exhausted but it really was a lot of fun.  Disney really knows how to put on a show and I am extremely grateful to them for the fabulous trip!
I will cover the event in three parts (motorcade, American Idol Experience show and the after-party) over the next three days.  Today, I’ll kick things off by telling you all about the American Idol motorcade. 
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I’m so excited!!!  Have you heard that the American Idol Experience attraction is opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida this month! The guest list continues to grow and, already, this party is starting to sound incredible!!!  On the confirmed guest list are the following:

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest
David Cook, winner Season 7
Jordin Sparks, winner Season 6
Taylor Hicks, winner Season 5
Carrie Underwood, winner Season 4
David Archuleta (runner-up, Season 7)
Bo Bice (runner-up, Season 4)
Justin Guarini (runner-up, Season 1)

The list continues to expand so, hopefully, we’ll be able to add a few more names to this list! 
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American Idol season 7 runner-up, David Archuleta, had some advice for those who plan to audition at the American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.

Opening on February 14, 2009 to the general public, the attraction gives people the chance to live through the American Idol audition process which includes receiving feedback from a panel of judges and an audience (the audience gets to vote!). 
The finalists get to try out for the real judges and get priority placement at one of the show’s real auditions.  Archie had some tips for standing out during the process at Disney:

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David Cook has confirmed that he will be attending and performing at the world premiere of the American Idol Experience attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
I’m so excited!!!  The event takes place on February 12, 2009 and I will be flying out to attend the festivities.  If you are in the Florida area and/or will be attending let me know! 
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Considering auditioning at the American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida?  If so, you might want to watch the video below:

This video explains how the audition process works at the attraction.  You must perform on of the 100+ songs on the list a cappella and, if the casting director(s) like you, you will move on to the next round.  At that point, you will be seated in a room and provided with a special iPod so that you can prepare and rehearse for the second audition (which will be videotaped).  After the second audition, you will …read more